7 Rules To Growing A Fan Base Like Chance The Rapper

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For any independent artist or record label, Chance The Rapper has embodied what it means to be a DIY musician. From his humble beginnings as “Lil Chano from 79th”.

Chance The Rapper has consistently shown us why growing a fan base from the ground up can be beneficial for any content creator in today’s day and age. The Chicago native has intentionally placed himself above the noise by paving his own way through the music industry.

From ‘Acid Rap’ to ‘Coloring Book’ the rapper has took — full — advantage of the opportunities presented to him while also maintaining his creative independence.

By passing on big pay days — Chance The Rapper has been able to carve out a place in history by providing future musicians with a recipe to follow. What sticks out the most is that the rapper is completely independent.

Chance The Rapper, is:

(1) Not signed to a record label and (2) Gives away all his music for free.

“You do need a manager; you do need somebody to book stuff for you; you do need an assistant; you do need video directors and an engineer and a…